Australia
Fact sheet
What does First Nations led truth-telling look like?
A core principle of truth-telling is that it should always be First Nations led. This fact sheet outlines the principles of First Nations led truth-telling, its importance, knowing whose lead to follow, navigating differing views and non-Indigenous truth-tellers. It identifies places to start and appropriate actions.
Report
More than Books: libraries on the frontline
South Australian public libraries are now vital community hubs, expanding staff roles to include social work, digital aid and crisis response. This challenging shift causes staff stress and burnout due to inadequate support. The report advocates for better funding and workforce strategies, offering recommendations to the state government and local councils.
Report
ECEC Plus: a model to embed equity in the early childhood education and care system
Children’s early years lay the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing outcomes. This paper discusses a potential model of enhanced early childhood education and care (ECEC Plus) designed to support Australian children and families who face early childhood disadvantage and discusses options for funding models to support its delivery. It provides four recommendations.
Report
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement review
The final review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement found the agreement is not effective and a new policy architecture is needed to articulate the collective actions that will deliver changes to the mental health and suicide prevention system and improve outcomes. The system is fragmented and out of reach for many...
Discussion paper
Disability safeguards consultation
A consultation paper about the Disability Support Quality and Safeguarding Framework and Ecosystem Safeguarding Strategy, developed in response to the Royal Commission. Aimed at unifying safeguards for all Australians with disability, it seeks community and sector views on the meaning of safeguards, what effective safeguards look like, and how quality should be defined.